We are seeking volunteers for a research study.

What's the study?

Relationships and social support can greatly impact young adult cancer survivors’ health and well-being, and many cancer survivors already engage in music therapy (MT) to help with cancer-related anxiety and pain. We are wondering if and how MT might also help with relationship challenges.

The purposes of the study are to:

• Learn about young adult cancer survivors’ perspectives on their relationship challenges and when and why they might want help from a therapist or counselor to cope with these types of challenges
• Explore what young adult cancer survivors and music therapists think about using music experiences to help young adult cancer survivors enhance their relationships

What will I be asked to do?

The study is entirely online (Teams meetings) and will involve:

• One brief survey (10 minutes max)
• One 1:1 recorded interview (approximately one hour)

Who may qualify?

• Young adult cancer survivors:
• Initially diagnosed with cancer between 26-39 years old, regardless of your current treatment status
• Currently 45 years old or younger
• Participated in at least three MT sessions in the past two years
• Speak and understand English (due to researcher limitations)
• Music therapists:
• Board-certified music therapist (MT-BC)
• Worked with young adult cancer survivors in a cancer care setting (e.g., cancer center, medical hospital hematology/oncology unit) for at least one year
• Speak and understand English (due to researcher limitations)

To reach us with questions or to volunteer, please click here.